One person was hospitalized for smoke inhalation, and four pets were rescued during a house fire in Commerce on Monday.
Emergency crews from Commerce Fire, Maysville Fire, JCCI Fire, Jackson County EMS, and Commerce Police responded to the scene on Brookwood Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the front of the house and flames at the rear.
According to the Commerce Fire Department, the home’s occupants had already escaped, but one person was suffering from smoke inhalation. Jackson County EMS transported them to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville for treatment.
While searching the residence, firefighters located three cats and one dog still inside. All four animals were rescued and taken by Commerce Police to Commerce Veterinary Hospital for evaluation and care.
Officials say the fire started in the kitchen. They urge residents to check their smoke detectors to ensure they are working.
